Phrase & Sentence

Phrase & Sentence

Phrase: A phrase is a group of words which makes a sense but not a complete sense.

e.g. – The sun rises in the east.

The birds fly in the sky.

In the above mentioned examples the group of words (in the east & in the sky) has sense but not a complete sense so they are phrases.

Sentence: A sentence is a group of words that makes a complete sense.

e.g. – Gopal plays tennis every day.

I respect my parents.

Kinds of Sentences: There are five kinds of Sentences.

1.   Assertive sentence: A sentence that makes a statement or assertion is called an Assertive Sentence.

e.g. – I am going to school.

Honesty is the best policy.

2.   Interrogative Sentence : A sentence that asks a question is called an Interrogative Sentence.

e.g. – Where do you live?

Have you ever seen the Taj Mahal?

3.   Imperative sentence: A sentence that expresses a command, an advice or a request is called an Imperative Sentence.

e.g. – Stand up on the bench.

Take exercise daily.

Kindly close the door.

4.   Optative Sentence: A sentence that expresses blessing, curse, wish, pray etc. is called an Optative Sentence.

e.g. – May you live long!

May God bless you!

May you pass the examination!

5.   Exclamatory Sentence: A sentence that expresses strong feeling is called an Exclamatory sentence.

e.g. – How cold the night is!

What a beautiful picture!